Gilbert takes over as pop quiz's permanent host

Rhod Gilbert is to be the permanent host of Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

BBC Two has today confirmed a 28th series of the comedy pop show, with Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus returning as team captains.

Gilbert has twice hosted the show before, in 2009 and 2011.

He said: 'After my first Buzzcocks in 2009, I was told I was in with a shout to take over as regular host, and now, just five years later, I got the call. It has all happened so fast.

'Never Mind the Buzzcocks is one of those rare shows that feels like it belongs on our screens. It's an institution, in a good way. It's a great honour to be asked to take the reins full time and to hang out with Noel and Phill, and I'm equally excited and nervous about adding my name to those who have hosted it in the past.'

Thirteen new episodes will be filmed, starting later this year for broadcast from autumn.

The BBC's controller of entertainment commissioning, Mark Linsey said: 'Rhod is the perfect host for Buzzcocks. He has great knowledge of music and fantastic comedy talent that will brilliantly complement Noel and Phill.'

The series first used guest hosts in 2006, after Mark Lamarr quit following 17 series. Simon Amstell then hosted for three series, before it again reverted to guest hosts.

Published: 9 Jul 2014